boshealecta Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 If the person don’t like Darby Allin they don’t like him. The whole point is it’s an unpopular opinion, so course it ain’t gonna make sense to most. Quote
Paid Members Lorne Malvo Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 I'm the same with Andrade. Had only ever seen him in NXT previously and for the most part he bored the fuck out of me. So far in AEW he hasn't done much to blow me away either (not that he's had much chance yet). I found all the hype around the time of his AEW debut quite puzzling. I genuinely can't see him hitting the heights of a Pac or Miro. Quote
WyattSheepMask Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 12 hours ago, boshealecta said: If the person don’t like Darby Allin they don’t like him. The whole point is it’s an unpopular opinion, so course it ain’t gonna make sense to most. No-ones saying that they can’t like them, but if your going to call something a rip-off of something else it needs to go beyond “they both have skateboards” Quote
Paid Members Carbomb Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 From what I've seen of him, he's basically an update of Jeff Hardy, mixed with a bit of Spike Dudley. Alt-cool daredevil who's popular with the scene girls/gays, sacrificing his body every time to get a win because he knows his size limitations. Quote
Paid Members Supremo Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 Darby Allin has the best suicide dive in the history of the sport. Looks like he puts every ounce of energy into it, with zero regard for his own safety, to hit his opponent as fast and as hard as possible, with whatever body part gravity determines to hit first. Everyone else should just stop doing it. They’re all weak as piss compared to Darby. Quote
Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted August 26, 2021 Awards Moderator Posted August 26, 2021 37 minutes ago, Lorne Malvo said: I'm the same with Andrade. Had only ever seen him in NXT previously and for the most part he bored the fuck out of me. So far in AEW he hasn't done much to blow me away either (not that he's had much chance yet). I found all the hype around the time of his AEW debut quite puzzling. I genuinely can't see him hitting the heights of a Pac or Miro. Andrade’s an interesting one. He took a while to gel in NXT as well, it was a good while and a gimmick overhaul (and a Zelina Vega) before he really hit his stride and became (for me) a highlight of the shows. Maybe he’s just not a ‘peak on night 1’ type. Quote
Paid Members garynysmon Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, LaGoosh said: - has consistently great matches, hasn't had a match anything less than good in about a year. - wrestles a unique style which makes both him and his matches stand out. - matches have great psychology that perfectly fit his size, style and character and his opponent. - makes his opponents look great, even in defeat. - bumps like a fucking lunatic. Frequently comes up with really creative and inventive spots. - his look and character is different from everything else at the moment. Constantly making small changes and additions to keep things fresh. - has the goth/punk/daredevil thing going on which is always popular with a lot of fans. - hangs around with Sting. That's the appeal. And?.... Edited August 26, 2021 by garynysmon Quote
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, garynysmon said: And?.... Well you asked... "What the fuck is the appeal of Darby Allin?" ...so I told you and now you know. Not asking you to like him. Although the Dynamic Dudes comparison was pretty stupid. Quote
Paid Members garynysmon Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, LaGoosh said: Well you asked... "What the fuck is the appeal of Darby Allin?" ...so I told you and now you know. Not asking you to like him. Although the Dynamic Dudes comparison was pretty stupid. I was trying to be funny but might stop there then… Edited August 26, 2021 by garynysmon Quote
Keith Houchen Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Supremo said: Darby Allin has the best suicide A headline that can’t come soon enough. Quote
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 23 hours ago, garynysmon said: What the fuck is the appeal of Darby Allin? Scrawny little Dynamic Dudes rip off with a finisher where he usually ends up bouncing off an opponent. Quote
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) I'm more bothered by the fact that he's an alleged abuser, an accusation that seems to have been conveniently forgotten now that CM Punk's made him his pet project. Edited August 26, 2021 by Devon Malcolm Quote
Paid Members garynysmon Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: I'm more bothered by the fact that he's an alleged abuser, an accusation that seems to have been conveniently forgotten now that CM Punk's made him his pet project. I’d like to think that wouldn’t be an unpopular opinion tbh. Quote
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted August 26, 2021 Paid Members Posted August 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: I'm more bothered by the fact that he's an alleged abuser, an accusation that seems to have been conveniently forgotten now that CM Punk's made him his pet project. An accusation made last year. He was only publicly named this year, but it was investigated last year. He was cleared by AEW based on texts and DM’s he shared with them. No lawsuits or legal action has taken place. Riddle had a lawsuit but everyone seems to ignore that now, so where do we draw the line? Anyway, if your going to compare Darby Allin to someone with a Skateboard, why not this guy Quote
Merzbow Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 Who are these people that are ignoring Riddle being an abuser? Here? I've seen it mentioned a bunch. Quote
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